Is it a cottage or is it a mansion? This charming home has all the cosiness of a cottage, but the space and feel of a modern country manor. First, let’s start with the outdoor space. The grounds are home to a shimmering swimming pool for hot summer days, hidden swings beneath oak trees, planters filled with fresh veg and a changing room courtesy of a private shepherd’s hut. There’s also a fire pit for cooler evenings and plenty of space to dine on the patio. Folding glass doors blend indoors with outdoors, leading from the patio to the dine-in kitchen. Making your way through the cottage-style rooms you’ll find a double wood-burner tucked into the brickwork of the living room, harking back to this home’s 18th-century roots. There’s a second sitting room with a suspended egg chair and a huge sofa big enough for movie nights, which we think would work perfectly as a teenage hang-out. Kids will love the dedicated playroom with dollhouses and craft tables set up. After a day of exploring the landscape around you (the garden backs onto fields), take a soak in one of the roll-top baths. You’re on the edge of Chichester Harbour AONB so...Read more wildlife-filled walks, boat-filled fishing villages and quiet beaches are all on your doorstep. Read less